“Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.” So says the Conductor on The Polar Express. If you go down to the Oklahoma Railway Museum this time of year, you can actually take a ride on The Polar Express. That’s what my family did last week, and I can’t tell you how fun it was to see our train car come to life. For our little boys, and to a much lesser extent, myself, the experience was nothing short of “Christmas magic.” For the first time this December, I can honestly say I’m in the Christmas spirit. 

But maybe the Christmas spirit hasn’t reached you yet—and that’s ok. Thank God we don’t have to be “in the mood” to come to church, to celebrate, or to put ourselves in position for faith to grow! If you’re not in the Christmas spirit just yet, don’t let that keep you from opening yourself up to God, hoping beyond hope, that Christ might be born in you this Christmas season. 

Because here’s the truth: “Seeing is believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can’t see.” This Christmas, even if you can’t see it, trust that God is at work—bringing hope, peace, joy, and love into your life, one quiet moment at a time.  

My prayer for you this Christmas is that, whether you’re in the spirit of the season or not, you will open yourself up to God’s Spirit during these weeks leading up to Christmas. May you find moments of quiet joy and unexpected peace as God’s Spirit works within you this season.

Keep reading to find out what’s coming up this week at Chandler Friends Church. 

Josiah Brown

Cell: 405-240-6680

Church Office: 405-258-0722

Email: josiahbrown@chandlerfriendschurch.com

Christmas Card Exchange

Bring your Christmas cards to the church office by December 11th. There are still extra cards at the office if you need them.

Every year Evangelical Friends Mission (EFM) puts out the Christmas Catalog. You can pick one up on your way into worship next Sunday at this lovely table put together by members of the Outreach Committee. A little bit of our USD goes a long way in the mission field. Please consider adding EFM to your Christmas generosity this year. 

Click here to give through EFM’s Website.

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